I am a bi-lingual (English-Spanish) therapist, life-coach, trauma-sensitive yoga teacher, non-profit consultant and adjunct faculty member at Simmons School of Social Work. I have a Masters in Social Work and a Masters in Public Health from Boston University. I have extensive experience working with survivors of violence and abuse (including sex-trafficking), social justice activists, college students, academics, people of color, LGBQT people, immigrants and refugees, people who work in the sex industry, and people in BDSM & polyamorous communities. As a queer Latina working in a field where there are few therapists of color and fewer queer therapists of color, it is my mission to provide socially and politically conscious, trauma-informed, therapy to people of color (PoC) and queer & trans people of color (QTPoC).

I believe that all people have the wisdom and resources to heal and be well within them. My job as a therapist is to help people access their wisdom and inner resources through a variety of therapeutic approaches. I am an eclectic therapist and tailor therapy towards each client’s individual needs. My therapeutic approach is holistic, meaning that I address needs related to mind, body and spirit as is appropriate for each client. I integrate spiritual, artistic and body-based approaches in therapy as desired by clients. I centralize the importance of accountability in practice by asking for feedback after each session and jointly identifying homework for clients to do outside of session to continue the therapeutic work throughout the week.

As a therapist I also believe it is essential to look at emotional/psychological distress in social context, in order to help clients navigate the challenges of their social conditions, without believing that they are the main problem. I believe that even though I work with individuals in therapy, it is also my responsibility to address social issues and oppression that cause individual psychological/emotional distress in our larger communities and society.

My office is located at The Meeting Point in Jamaica Plain, MA. Please call or e-mail me* for more information at: (781) 436-0116 or freedomlaborlove@gmail.com . In general I am able to reply to inquiries via e-mail more quickly.

A good relationship match is central to effective therapy. Our first session will serve as a consultation so that I can learn about you and your needs and so that you can ask me questions and learn about my therapeutic approach to make sure we are a good match. If either of us feels that we are not a good match, I will assist you with finding an appropriate referral.

*Please note that e-mail is not a secure method of communication. I recommend waiting to speak with me over the phone or in person if you would like to share anything confidential.

I am currently accepting Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance. For prospective clients who do not have BCBS, please check with your health insurance provider to see if you have any out-of-network benefits. If you do have out-of-network benefits, I can provide the required paperwork in order for you to be reimbursed for out of pocket session fees. When you call your insurance provider to ask if you have out-of-network benefits, please also ask the following questions:

How much does my plan cover for an out-of-network provider?

What are my out-of-network mental health benefits?

What is my deductible and has it been met?

How many sessions per calendar year does my plan cover?

Is a referral required from my primary care physician to see a therapist?

If you wish to see me but do not have BCBS insurance or out-of-network benefits, and are worried about how to afford the cost of therapy, I offer a free consultation to talk through budgeting and creative ways you might pay for therapy. Please do not hesitate to ask me about this.